Guidebook for New York
Sightseeing
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveLargest gothic church
Riverside Park
Bike lane runs along Hudson River and takes you all around NYC
Free museum where you can walk through a UWS brownstone and look at mystical paintings of the Himalayas
14 locals recommend
Nicholas Roerich Museum
319 W 107th StFree museum where you can walk through a UWS brownstone and look at mystical paintings of the Himalayas
Essentials
Garden of Eden Marketplace
162 W 23rd StA nice local grocery store
Shopping
Duane Reade
2864 BroadwayOne of many drug stores nearby
Food Scene
Smoke Jazz & Supper Club
2751 BroadwayCozy jazz bar that's great for dinner
Tom's
2880 BroadwayIf you like "Seinfeld" (I personally don't care)
Awash
242 Court StSuper affordable Ethiopian restaurant downstairs
If you want to get a vibe of Columbia University liberal arts kids
143 locals recommend
The Hungarian Pastry Shop
1030 Amsterdam AveIf you want to get a vibe of Columbia University liberal arts kids
Bistro Ten 18
1018 Amsterdam AveOrganic food, a bit pricey but quite good
Absolute Bagels
2788 BroadwayA very popular bagel shop, one of the best in Manhattan
La Toulousaine
942 Amsterdam AveSimple French cafe across the street
Silver Moon Bakery
2740 BroadwayBakery with treats